Discuss the prevention of and treatment for the following health
concerns that could occur while fly-fishing, including cuts, scratches,
puncture wounds, insect bites, hypothermia, dehydration, heat exhaustion,
heatstroke, and sunburn.

Explain how to remove a hook that has lodged in your arm.

Name and explain five safety practices you should always follow
while fly-fishing.

Demonstrate how to match a fly rod, line and leader to achieve a
balanced system. Discuss several types of fly lines, and explain how
and when each would be used. Review with your counselor how to care
for this equipment.

Demonstrate how to tie proper knots to prepare a fly rod for fishing:

Tie a backing to a fly reel spool using the arbor knot

Attach backing to fly line using the nail knot

Attach a leader to fly line using the needle knot, nail knot
or a loop-to-loop connection

Add a tippet to a leader using a loop-to-loop connection or
blood knot

Tie a fly onto the terminal end of the leader using the improved
clinch knot

Explain how and when each of the following types of flies is used:
dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers, bass bugs, poppers , and saltwater
flies. Tell what each one imitates. Tie at least two types of the flies
mentioned in this requirement.

Demonstrate the ability to cast a fly 30 feet consistently and accurately
using both overhead and roll cast techniques.

Go to a suitable fishing location and what fish may be eating both
above and beneath the water's surface. Look for flying insects and some
that may be on or beneath the water's surface. Explain the importance
of matching the hatch.

Do the following:

Explain the importance of practicing Leave No Trace techniques.
Discuss the positive effects of Leave No Trace on fishing resources.

Discuss the meaning and importance of catch and release. Describe
how to properly release a fish safely to the water.

Obtain and review a copy of the regulations affecting game fishing
where you live or where you pan to fish. Explain why they were adopted
and what is accomplished by following them.

Discuss what good outdoor sportsmanlike behavior is and how it relates
to anglers. Tell how the Outdoor Code of the Boy Scouts of America relates
to a fishing enthusiast, including the aspects of littering, trespassing,
courteous behavior, and obeying fishing regulations.

Catch at least one fish. If regulations and health concerns permit,
clean and cook a fish you have caught. Otherwise, acquire a fish and
cook it.

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